Snack

Chocolate Energy Squares is for Snack.

Chocolate Energy Squares takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Chocolate Energy Squares takes 15 minutes to cook.

Chocolate Energy Squares makes 24 servings.

The ingredients for Chocolate Energy Squares are:

1 Cup natural "Creamy peanut butter (can also use almond butter)
.75 Cup honey
.75 Cup Brown sugar
.5 Cup Cocoa
1.25 Cups Oats (more for denser bars)
1.5 Cups RIce Krispies (more for lighter bars)
1 Cup craisins (or other dried fried)
1 Cup crushed almonds (or peanuts)
Option: 1 to 2 tbsp organic sesame oil
*Note, Peanut butter needs to be creamy as you need the moisture to hold the squares together

Here is how you make Chocolate Energy Squares:

In a pot, combine peanut butter, honey, brown sugar and cocoa and cook until smooth. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.Spray a 9 X 13 inch pan with cooking spray and firmly press batter in pan.Cut into squares, wrap in plastic and freeze for snacks. Especially good after a long run.Number of Servings: 24Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GERRIT2.

The nutritional information for Chocolate Energy Squares is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 24
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 190.6

• Total Fat: 8.3 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 65.4 mg
• Total Carbs: 31.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.5 g
• Protein: 4.9 g